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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - December 1990

Super Middleweight rankings for December 1990. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGDecember 1990
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1United States flagThomas Hearns▲+1
2France flagChristophe Tiozzo▲+1
3United States flagLindell Holmes▲+1
4United States flagAntoine Byrd▲+1
5Italy flagMauro GalvanoNEW
6Panama flagVictor Cordova▲+1
7United States flagJohn Jarvis▲+1
8Argentina flagJuan Carlos Gimenez▲+1
9United States flagTony ThorntonNEW
10United States flagDario Matteoni▼-4

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

About the Super Middleweight Division

Weight Limit: 160-168 lbs (72.6-76.2 kg)

Super Middleweight, established in 1984, is a relatively modern division that has become one of boxing's most competitive weight classes. The division features fighters who combine middleweight speed with near-light heavyweight power.

Division Characteristics

Super Middleweights are known for their versatility - they can box technically, brawl, and everything in between. The division often produces exciting, competitive fights.

Notable Facts

The Super Middleweight division gained significant attention with the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament, which brought together the best fighters in the division for a round-robin competition.

Historical Context

Created to bridge the gap between Middleweight and Light Heavyweight, Super Middleweight has evolved into a highly respected division with a strong talent pool.

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Month-over-month changes since December 1990

RINGDecember 1990 vs November 1990

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Mauro GalvanoNow in the top 10 at #5
  • US flag
    Tony ThorntonNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Sugar Ray LeonardLast ranked #1
  • US flag
    Dan MorganWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Thomas HearnsFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1
  • FR flag
    Christophe TiozzoFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Lindell HolmesFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Dario MatteoniFell from #6 to #10
    ▼-4